Period:

First World War (1914-1918)

Rank:

Lieutenant

Unit:

1st Life Guards, 4th Cavalry Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division, British Army

Awarded on:

December 1st, 1914

"Showed the greatest coolness during the attack on German position led by Major the Honourable A. F. Stanley, 1st Life Guards, on the 7th November, in support of the right flank of the 4th Guards Brigade, and again on the evening of that day"

Period:

First World War (1914-1918)

Rank:

Lieutenant

Unit:

2nd Life Guards, 4th Cavalry Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division, British Army

Awarded on:

February 17th, 1915

Period:

First World War (1914-1918)

Rank:

Captain

Unit:

2nd Life Guards, 4th Cavalry Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division, British Army

Awarded on:

July 3rd, 1915

"Near Ypres, on 13th May, 1915, after his Commanding Officer had been wounded, displayed conspicuous ability, coolness and resource in controlling the action of his regiment and rallying the men."

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Captain

Awarded on:

November 13th, 1916

Period:

First World War (1914-1918)

Rank:

Captain

Awarded on:

February 14th, 1917

Period:

First World War (1914-1918)

Rank:

Brevet Major

Awarded on:

June 2nd, 1917

Period:

First World War (1914-1918)

Rank:

Brevet Major

Awarded on:

March 11th, 1918

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Colonel

Unit:

Chief, Secret Intelligence Service (SIS/MI6), Directorate of Military Intelligence (DMI), War Office, British Government

Awarded on:

January 1st, 1943

"For official services"

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Colonel

Unit:

Chief, Secret Intelligence Service (SIS/MI6), Directorate of Military Intelligence (DMI), War Office, British Government

Awarded on:

October 8th, 1943

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Temporary Major-General

Unit:

Chief, Secret Intelligence Service (SIS/MI6), Directorate of Military Intelligence (DMI), War Office, British Government

Awarded on:

January 16th, 1947

With palm

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Temporary Major-General

Unit:

Chief, Secret Intelligence Service (SIS/MI6), Directorate of Military Intelligence (DMI), War Office, British Government

Awarded on:

January 16th, 1947

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Major-General

Unit:

Chief, Secret Intelligence Service (SIS/MI6), Directorate of Military Intelligence (DMI), War Office, British Government

Awarded on:

November 19th, 1948

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Major-General

Unit:

Chief, Secret Intelligence Service (SIS/MI6), Directorate of Military Intelligence (DMI), War Office, British Government

Awarded on:

January 28th, 1949

"Major General Sir Stewart Menzies, K.C.M.G., C.B., D.S.O., British Army, displayed exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of duties of great responsibility and of the highest operational importance from the early stage of the war until final victory over Germany and Japan. Entrusted with critical tasks, he discharged them in a manner which reflected extraordinary credit upon himself and upon his nation. His ready spirit of cooperation in his constant dealings with American leaders, coupled with rare qualities of foresight and initiative, was of direct and substantial benefit to the United States Army and constituted an outstanding contribution to Allied Victory."

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Major-General

Unit:

Chief, Secret Intelligence Service (SIS/MI6), Directorate of Military Intelligence (DMI), War Office, British Government

Awarded on:

June 7th, 1951